Head-to-head · Build phase · Marketplace
Superpowers vs Ponytail
For the Build phase, Superpowers leads Ponytail on adoption - 282k vs 128k GitHub stars. Both are marketplaces; pick by fit, not just rank - the full side-by-side is below.
A side-by-side comparison of two marketplace options for the Build phase - adoption, what each is for, and how to install them.
Ranked by Skillselion · adoption from the skills.sh registry & GitHub.
Superpowers vs Ponytail
| Superpowers | Ponytail | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 282k | 128k |
| Installs | 0 | 0 |
| Adoption rank (this phase) | #1 | #5 |
| Built for | Claude Code | Claude Code |
| What it is | superpowers-dev is Obra's Claude Code plugin marketplace that publishes the Superpowers core skills library as one installable plugin. | Ponytail marketplace plugin adds lightweight project-management workflow support to Claude Code, helping bundle tasks, track multi-step build progress, and keep agent implementation sessions organized across longer feature work. |
| Install | /plugin marketplace add obra/superpowers | /plugin marketplace add DietrichGebert/ponytail |
Common questions
Superpowers vs Ponytail: which is better for build?
Superpowers ranks higher by adoption (282k vs 128k GitHub stars), but both are marketplaces for the Build phase - choose by fit.
How do I install Superpowers?
Run: /plugin marketplace add obra/superpowers
How do I install Ponytail?
Run: /plugin marketplace add DietrichGebert/ponytail
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